Bentley

Bentley Motors has recently launched the new 2008 Continental as well as the Continental GT Speed. The GT coupes now pumps out 600 horses under its hood. Outfitted with the six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive from the Continental GT, the Speed version is said to accelerate to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds on its way to a 202-mph top speed. According to the British automaker, the new Continental GT was inspired by the Bentley “Speed” models produced in the 1920s. Dr. Franz Josef-Paefgen, Bentley Chairman and Chief Executive said: “The Continental GT is a highly successful, modern-day Bentley icon. The new GT Speed, with its harder-edged character and sportier driving experience, builds on this success.”.

Here are the features and specs of two 2008 Bentley Continental GT and Continental GT Speed below.

* Power output of the standard W12 engine remains at 552bhp (560PS) but benefits from internal efficiency improvements for a reduction in CO2 emissions of 3.5 percent to 396 g/km, with a similar reduction in fuel consumption.
* Top speed is unchanged at 198mph (318km/h), with a 0-60mph time of 4.6 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.8s).
* Improved ride comfort thanks to addition of new low-friction dampers.
* In combination with the all-wheel drive system, the uprated ESP 8.1 with new ‘Sport Traction’ mode ensures superb traction, without being intrusive
* Distinctive, classic Bentley ‘B’ brake pedal